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Do people ever die from Lupus? |
Do people with lupus have a long life or most of them at least? Can you live with lupus for years and be ok, like the next 20 years? Thanks in advance hi - I have both Lupus and APS. I was diagnosed in 2002 but probably had this since the early 80's...so that makes that over 20 years. So it is very possible to live a full and normal life. At present, there is no cure for lupus. However, lupus can be effectively treated with drugs, and most people with the disease can lead active, healthy lives. Lupus is characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of wellness, or remission. Understanding how to prevent flares and how to treat them when they do occur helps people with lupus maintain better health. Intense research is underway, and scientists funded by the NIH are continuing to make great strides in understanding the disease, which may ultimately lead to a cure. Despite the symptoms of lupus and the potential side-effects of treatment, people with lupus can maintain a high quality of life overall. One key to managing lupus is to understand the disease and its impact. Learning to recognize the warning signs of a flare can help the patient take steps to ward it off or reduce its intensity. Many people with lupus experience increased fatigue, pain, a rash, fever, abdominal discomfort, headache, or dizziness just before a flare. Developing strategies to prevent flares can also be helpful, such as learning to recognize your warning signals and maintaining good communication with your doctor. It is also important for people with lupus to receive regular health care, instead of seeking help only when symptoms worsen. Results from a medical exam and laboratory work on a regular basis allows the doctor to note any changes and to identify and treat flares early. The treatment plan, which is tailored to the individual's specific needs and circumstances, can be adjusted accordingly. If new symptoms are identified early, treatments may be more effective. Other concerns also can be addressed at regular checkups. The doctor can provide guidance about such issues as the use of sunscreens, stress reduction, and the importance of structured exercise and rest, as well as birth control and family planning. Because people with lupus can be more susceptible to infections, the doctor may recommend yearly influenza vaccinations or pneumococcal vaccinations for some patients. I wish you the best of luck! Source(s): http://www.apsfa.org/lupus.htm I will pray for you yes its possible read this article: http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20020502/dea... I just asked a similar question on here. I don't know. I have Lupus. I have you can live for some time. I hope so. Sadly, you can die from Lupus. Fortunately, it is also possible to have a long life with Lupus. you will if you stop taking meds (if my memory serves me right, i think you need to take steriods right?) if you have lupus your internal organs will inflame. that's why you have to take steriods to prevent them from inflamming. but if you dont take them as prescribe, then there is a possibility that you will die, but don't worry just follow what the doctor told you and i will pray for those people you know with lupus. |
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